“JCB India offers the finest range of road compaction equipment.”

JASMEET SINGh,
Head – Corporate Communication,
JCB India.

The JCB range of compactors is equipped with compaction measurement system as per the IRC – 097 norms.

Brief us on the range of soil/asphalt compactors on offer from JCB’s stable?
JCB India offers a finest range of road compaction equipment with three world class products – the VMT330 (a 3T mini tandem roller), the VMT 860eco (a 9T tandem roller) and the latest JCB116 (an 11T soil compactor).
 
 
Could you brief us on the features of JCB 116 soil compactor?
The JCB116 soil compactor powered with JCB Diesel Max engine provides fuel savings of upto 6%. It is equipped with proven German vibration technology and is designed to give more compaction per litre. It guarantees desired compaction density in a minimum number of passes.

The JCB116 soil compactor also offers the best in class operator environment with ergonomically designed steering wheel. The cab platform is mounted on 4 viscous mounts, to isolate it from any vibrations and to make the operator feel comfortable even during high amplitude passes.

Tell us about VMT330 mini tandem roller and VMT860 eco tandem roller?
The VMT330 mini tandem roller is designed keeping in view the ever increasing demand for compact rollers from the contractors. This roller is best suited for applications such as highway road shoulders, retaining the walls of flyovers, for the compaction of road shoulders, footpaths, trenches, service roads, industrial and
residential columns and rural roads. This is a versatile roller as it can be used for both earth and asphalt compaction.

The VMT860eco tandem roller is equipped with the latest ‘Q’ built hydraulics from Germany. This compactor has an auto dust removal system and provides unmatched operator comfort which ultimately increases efficiency and maximises productivity. The VMT860 eco offers greater visibility for ease of operation and is equipped with an automatic water sprinkler system which minimizes the effort.

All the JCB compactors offer lifetime lubricated centre joints and also offer grease-free bearings. This saves the costs of lubrication and also reduces the possibility of failures due to any negligence in greasingthe joints.

JCB seems to be the first OEM to offer an in-built compaction meter. Could you brief us on its unique features?
JCB India is the first manufacturer in the industry to offer an in-built compaction meter in its range of compactors. Designed and developed in India, the compaction meter ensures uniform compaction as the operator exactly knows where to stop and the number of passes that are required to achieve the desired density. This leads to uniform compaction density and savings in fuel as well as time. It helps minimize number of passes, avoid over compaction, prevents jump operation.

Elaborate on JCB Compatronic system?
The JCB Compatronic systems can be fitted to JCB116 as an option. This will ensure compaction operation as efficient as possible. There are three systems available, ranging from basic to high-end; whichever the customer opts for. The accelerator sensor mounted next to the drum will measure the reaction from the ground and provide feedback about the rebound to the corresponding system.

The adoption of IC technology is still not preferred in India. What are the major challenges?
Intelligent compaction technology is a fairly new concept in the India market hence; its adoption will take some time. However, we are now seeing a lot of interest from contractors regarding this new system and we are hopeful that within few years, there will be an increase in its adoption. The JCB range of compactors is equipped with compaction measurement system as per the IRC – 097 norms, and the system is available as an option at present.

Brief us on design features in-built for operator safety, comfort and ease of maintai-nability?
Comfort and safety of an operatoris of paramount importance as it not only ensures safe operations at the construction site, but also increases efficiency of the operator. JCB has taken special cognizance of this requirement and invested heavily in designing machines which offer the best-in-class operator environment. The latest compactor from JCB India, the JCB116 has been designed keeping operator comfort in mind.

Key Features
The in-built compaction meter is placed ergonomically for operator comfort thereby, helping in achieving the desired output. The steering wheel and console are designed to ensure fatigue free operation.

The cab platform is mounted on 4 viscous mounts, to isolate it from any vibrations and to make the operator feel comfortable even during high amplitude passes Similarly, VMT330 mini tandem roller comes with optional ROPS, large steps on the chassis for easy access to the seat, and with provision to lock the bonnet In the VMT860eco tandem roller, JCB India offers two rotating operator seats, tiltable steering, hydraulic based anti-vibration pads, ergonomically located controls with joystick, rotating seats – up to 450 from both sides, tool box near the operator seat, and high visibility- front and rear glass.

In our range of world class compactors, vibrations and heat levels are kept lowest to provide a comfortable work environment. Moreover, operator friendly and ergonomically located controls with joystick help in easy machine operation.

Pls brief us on the advanced engine and hydraulics in JCB116.
The JCB116 comes with a BS-III compliant JCB Diesel Max engine, providing fuel savings of upto 6%. Equipped with a variable fan as standard, the state-of-the-art engine delivers a massive 430Nm of torque at low engine speeds for optimum responsiveness.

It provides unmatched fuel consumption in its class of machines. The JCB116 is built with highly reliable and latest hydraulics components from Germany. 100% access is provided for all hydraulic and engine components for easy serviceability.

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